The City of Evanston has released its proposed budget for the 2015 Fiscal Year. The $260 million budget includes a balanced General Fund without a net increase in property taxes and with no planned staff layoffs. Residents are invited to attend a public hearing on the budget on Saturday, October 25, at 9 a.m., in the Council Chambers.

For more information about the proposed budget, visit cityofevanston.org/budget or call/text 847-448-4311.

Did you know that there is a 6th Ward Facebook group? Peter Kaplan, 6th Ward resident, created the group as a platform for residents to openly discuss upcoming events and current issues. All residents are encouraged to post content or replies by joining the Evanston 6th Ward Residents Facebook group today!

It’s the season for tricks and treats, candy and costumes, and pumpkins and pumpkin pie. This year your family can enjoy everything from a Fall Fest at the Farmers’ Market to a free Halloween Skate Party and more! Halloween events will be hosted across the city from Saturday, October 25 through Friday, October 31. View events >>>

Only available on Halloween this year? No problem, see below for events on Friday, October 31:

Door-to-door residential trick-or-treating
Official trick-or-treating hours for the City of Evanston are 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, October 31.

Evanston children are encouraged to participate in the ELIMINATE Project, a partnership between the Kiwanis Club of Evanston and UNICEF looking to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus. When children trick or treat, they will be asking for change for their UNICEF partners. For more information, please contact Dr. Scott Hopf at 847-475-4270.

Other Halloween events sponsored by the City of Evanston

Halloween for Little Ones
Age: Preschool
Robert Crown Community Center, 1701 Main St.
Friday, October 31, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FREE

There will be games and prizes, play time activities, face painting, a musical story time, balloons and more! 

Halloween After School
Age: 6-12
Robert Crown Community Center, 1701 Main St.
Friday, October 31, 3:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
FREE

From spooky corners to creative activity centers, the gym will be transformed into a Happy Halloween place to play. Treats and a free public ice-skating one-time pass will be provided to kids in costume. 

Halloween “HallaDaze”
Age: All
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster St.
Friday, October 31, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
FREE

The evening will include arts and crafts and a story hour from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. A fun house will also be available for the kids to explore from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Halloween Skate Party
Age: All
Robert Crown Community Center, 1701 Main St. 
Friday, October 31, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE

The first 50 skaters who come in costume will receive free admission and skate rental! 

For more information about Halloween events, please visit cityofevanston.org/halloween.

Evanston community members are invited to attend an open house public meeting to discuss the Emerson St., Ridge Ave. and Green Bay Rd. intersection improvement project and improvements to the Green Bay Rd. corridor, between Emerson St. and McCormick Blvd.

The meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 29, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston, located at 1818 Maple Ave., in Evanston.

Agenda

• Present concept alternatives for improvements at the Emerson/Ridge/Green Bay intersection
• Present concept alternative for improvements to Green Bay Road corridor
• Gain feedback from the public

Evanston staff and consultants will be on hand to present information and answer questions. Exhibits will be on display for public viewing.

For project information and updates, please visit emersonridge.com.

Northwestern University is hosting its 2nd Annual Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Job Fair on Monday, November 10. In honor and recognition of Veterans and National Disability Employment Awareness Month, you are invited to come out to explore job opportunities at Northwestern University!

Monday, November 10, 2014
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Northwestern University
Norris University Center
1999 Campus Drive, Louis Room 205
Evanston, IL 60208

RSVP by Friday, October 31, 2014

E-mail: eeo@northwestern.edu (Subject: JOB FAIR)
Or, call 847-491-7458

Provide your name, how you heard about the job fair, and the number of people attending.